Chapter 343: Media Carnival
The "Bidding Committee" was established much later than the "Olympic Bidding Committee", but it far surpassed the "Olympic Bidding Committee" in terms of personnel, scale and financial strength.
Headquartered in Central, Hong Kong, Mr. Koo Tung-shing personally took charge, and since the "Olympic Bidding Committee" announced that if BJ won the right to host the 2000 Olympic Games, he would put the horse racing event in Hong Kong, which has returned to the motherland by then, set off a wave of "bidding" in Hong Kong.
Business tycoons and celebrities from all walks of life are almost proud to be the honorary chairman and director of the "Bidding Committee".
Jockey Club, Shooting Association, Amateur Athletics Association, Badminton Association, Baseball Association, Disabled Sports Association, Dragon Boat Association, Amateur Fencing Association, Mountaineering Association, Canoeing Association, Table Tennis Association...... and other Hong Kong sports and sports-related social organizations announced their membership almost immediately.
The poster recruiting "Help" volunteers is still in the printing house, and the number of volunteers has reached more than 4,000 with their joining!
The Hong Kong Performing Artists Association will naturally not miss this opportunity to show its face, and domestic fans and movie stars, rare singers and movie stars, not only actively donate money for the "Bid Aid", but also fill out forms, receive T-shirts, and contribute to the Olympic bid as volunteers of the "Bid Aid Committee".
In order to become the co-organizer of the future BJ Olympic Games in 2000 like the Jockey Club, the members of the Yacht Association provided a one-time subsidy of up to 88.88 million Hong Kong dollars to the "Bidding Committee", seeking that the future "BJ Olympic Organizing Committee" will also place rowing, sailing and other water sports in Hong Kong.
The Hong Kong Tourist Association (HKTA) is a government agency established by law in 1957 and is affiliated with industry sectors and organisations. In this environment, the Association is driven by people of insight in the industry. It was the first to announce its support for BJ's bid for the Olympic Games and support Hong Kong for hosting the future BJ Olympic Games in 2000.
and on Hong Kong's economy, water, international status and environment. A comprehensive comparison was made with Binhai City, Dongshan Province, trying to come up with a good thing in pairs. Help the yacht association to win over the water projects.
It was obviously inappropriate for the last Governor of Hong Kong to support Manchester or Sydney, a city that is part of the Commonwealth countries, at this time, and he could only bite the bullet and say that he would be very happy if BJ or Manchester won the right to host the event.
It can be seen that Hong Kong is the base camp of the "Bid Committee", and the charter team co-located with the "Olympic Bidding Committee" at the BJ International Center is only one of its many "Bid Assistance" teams. Among the BJ "Bidding Committee", NB electrical staff also accounted for only one-third.
For the leaders of the central ministries and commissions, the charter not only represents NB Electric, not only represents NB Laboratory, but also represents more than 4.5 million Hong Kong compatriots.
The principal and vice ministers of the Ministry of Culture, who were invited to "guide" the work of bidding for the Olympic Games, did not dare to put on a show, but urged him to sit on the rostrum and listen to the briefings of various departments of the "Olympic Bidding Committee" and the various groups of the "Bidding Committee." The final statement is not called a statement. It's about speaking.
The president and deputy general manager of Scitech Culture Company just finished reporting, and their attitude towards Michael Jackson coming to BJ for a solo concert did not seem to have any relaxation, and CCTV leader Chen Lan was very curious, staring at the charter that was stepping off the rostrum, wondering what kind of statement he would make.
Sitting on the rostrum and talking too awkwardly, the charter came to the podium, glanced back at Chen Lan and other staff and volunteers attending the meeting, and said: "Honorable Minister Yang, honorable Vice Minister Qian. Distinguished officials of the Ministry of Culture, first of all, on behalf of all my colleagues in the Committee, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for taking the time out of your busy schedules to guide our work. ”
Minister Yang and his entourage came early. I didn't receive a call from the old man, but I only knew that the U.S. government was unjustifiably accusing the "Galaxy" of carrying prohibited chemicals and preparing to ship them to Iran. And the Guangdu Ocean Shipping Company, to which the "Milky Way" belongs. Ten days ago, it was sold to NB Electric for more than HK$668 million.
Warships and planes were dispatched and even threatened to sink them. This kind of thing happens. Not to mention a company, even a country has to be taken seriously. As the founder of NB Electric. The person in front of him not only didn't care, but even continued to assist BJ in his Olympic bid as if nothing happened.
Looking at his appearance of not being afraid of danger, lifting weights lightly, and talking eloquently, Minister Yang couldn't help but secretly praise it.
After thanking him, the charter changed his words: "I believe you have noticed that no banner was hung in the press center in the lobby on the first floor, the first conference hall on the second floor, or the office area on the third and fourth floors. Even on the posters of the Olympic bid that have been finalized and are being designed in the exhibition hall, there is no slogan that can be seen everywhere in the streets and alleys, and is well-known throughout BJ and even the whole country.
In addition, our night shift colleagues often play music, classical, pop, Chinese, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Europe and the United States, almost everything, except for the Olympic bid theme song "Good Luck BJ". ”
This opening statement was so surprising that Minister Yang couldn't help but glance at the office area outside the glass partition, and indeed did not find the banner with the slogan of the Olympic bid.
Just when they were puzzled, the charter explained with a serious face: "The reason why I don't hang the slogan of the Olympic bid and don't listen to "Good Luck BJ" is entirely because of that slogan and that theme song, which will give people a feeling of lack of confidence." For this reason, we have done a questionnaire survey, and 78.46% of the respondents believe that to give BJ a chance, the whole tone of pleading. Good luck BJ, as if BJ has been haunted by bad luck. ”
The leader of the Ministry of Culture has culture, and he found it quite easy to read, but when he thinks about it, he is not "confident" enough as he said.
"1.3 billion people have confidence in us, 4.5 million Hong Kong citizens have confidence in us, and thousands of overseas Chinese have confidence in us. You are all government officials, and you should know very well how much damage it will bring to the morale of the nation and the self-confidence of the nation if you lose this time. ”
Vice Mayor Yang was worried, Committee Member He and Secretary General Wei looked solemn, and Minister Yang and other leaders of the Ministry of Culture secretly wondered what kind of situation would be if they lost.
While looking around at them, the charter shook his head and said, "Frankly, all the 'Olympic Bidding Committee' staff and 'Bidding Committee' volunteers in this building. As I got to know my competitors, I lost that confidence little by little. Including me personally.
This is not to grow the ambition of others and destroy one's own prestige. It's because we see the gap, a very big gap! At the same time, we have to find ways to mobilize and use all resources to narrow the gap with our competitors as much as possible.
The slogan of refrigerating the Olympic bid, "Give BJ a chance, return a miracle to the world", is one of the measures to narrow the gap. Because we don't want to give the IOC members, the people of the world, the impression that they are not confident. However, the Olympic bid is the biggest competition in the world, and it is far from enough to just refrigerate a slogan. ”
The charter turned away. Borrowing a pen from Chen Lan's hand, he walked to the blackboard and quickly wrote down the six words "openness, progress, self-confidence, tolerance, enthusiasm, and gratitude", and marked English under each word.
"Every city has its own advantages, and if nothing else is expected by my colleagues in the Strategy Group, Berlin will be speaking closely on the theme of the fall of the Berlin Wall and the reunification of Germany; Sydney will be centred on elements such as Olympic tradition, a third bid, social stability, a focus on environmental protection and multiculturalism.
On the other hand, we should highlight China's reform and opening up, the speed of China's economic development, the huge potential of the Chinese market, the strong support of the Chinese government, the charm of China's long history and rich cultural heritage, and especially the pursuit, yearning, support and great enthusiasm of the vast majority of the Chinese people for the Olympic spirit. In order to improve China's image in the world as much as possible, we also need to add elements of tolerance and gratitude. ”
There is little need to be emphasized that the international community, especially the Western community, has a prejudice against China.
Minister Yang agreed: "Mr. Zhang, if you can express all these six points. I think we still have a better chance of winning. ”
The charter nodded slightly, and said meaningfully: "The key is how to express it?" We are now like a dumpling in a wine jug, the spout is too small to pour out. ”
Committee member He said with emotion: "Mr. Zhang. That was before, with the arrival of you and your Hong Kong compatriots from the Bidding Committee, our way of expression has improved a lot. For example, the global promotion of the tourism board. After the expansion, it will definitely be able to greatly enhance the image of BJ and even the whole of China. ”
"Yes, but the global promotion of the tourism bureau alone is not enough. And that price was so great that we could only hold out for sixteen days. ”
Charter suddenly raised his arm. Pointing to Li Yanjun, general manager of Scitech Culture Company, he continued: "If Michael Jackson's BJ concert can be held smoothly, it will play a pivotal role in promoting the next Olympic bid." As for what role they can play, Manager Li and Manager Wang introduced it in great detail, and I don't need to repeat it here.
But I have to remind you leaders that this has already gotten a lot of attention, and the international community, especially Michael Jackson's global fans, is very concerned about it. If he can't make it and hold the last concert of his acting career in BJ, then people will surely wonder if a city that can't even hold a concert can successfully host a larger, more extensive and more expensive Olympics? ”
Vice Mayor Yang put down his pen and lost no time in saying: "At least for the Olympic bid, Michael Jackson's concert at BJ has more advantages than disadvantages." ”
"More than 300 TV stations broadcast live around the world, how big of an impact should this be?"
Secretary-General Wei also did not miss this opportunity, and stared at Minister Yang's eyes and added: "And as far as I know, there are more than a dozen IOC members who are his fans. ”
Commissioner He took over the conversation and said to himself: "If you can open it in BJ, then you can invite them to come over to watch the concert, and you can even ask Michael Jackson to help lobby and lobby." ”
This issue has been discussed many times by the Ministry of Culture, and it is also believed that it will be helpful for BJ's bid for the Olympic Games. But in their view, the negative impact and a series of uncertainties are bigger and more than helping.
The workers' gymnasium can accommodate tens of thousands of people, and they are all hot-blooded square steel, young people who are just a little bit of it, either nothing happens, or a big event, if there is really any group incident, then who will bear the responsibility?
On the issue of principle, Minister Yang did not dare to be careless, and shook his head in the face of everyone's expectant eyes: "Mr. Zhang, Mayor Yang, this matter still needs to be studied and studied by the ministry, and it is impossible to give you an answer now." ”
As expected, the charter was not particularly disappointed, and said slowly: "Minister Yang." Vice Minister Qian, leaders of the Ministry of Culture. All you are worried about is the ease of accidents and the possible impact of Western pop culture on domestic culture. In my opinion. The first point is not to worry, because the municipal party committee and municipal government will carefully organize and make careful arrangements;
As for culture shock, it was the inevitable result of reform and opening up. What should come will always come, always come, and will not shut out the entire Western pop culture because Michael Jackson is not allowed to come to China for a concert. Just like Teresa Teng's song, the sound of beauty is not allowed to be sung, and the result is. More and more people are singing, and it is becoming more and more popular in China. ”
Vice Minister Qian lit a cigarette and said in a foggy voice: "Mr. Zhang, these are two different things, you have been abroad for a long time, in Hong Kong, and you don't know how much negative impact this may have. ”
The charter laughed and asked, "Cultural aggression?" ”
"What do you think?" Vice Minister Qian asked rhetorically.
"Perhaps, but it only shows that China is not only economically but also militarily competitive. Culturally, it can't compete with others, at least in pop culture. ”
Chen Lan was taken aback, and secretly thought that he could only say this.
To her surprise, Charter slapped the podium. He said in frustration: "Leaders, what is competition, is that you chase me." Foreign pop culture can come to China. Chinese pop culture can also spread abroad. In order to let the international community know more about China, in order to use the last month or so to better publicize China. We, the 'Bidding Committee', also asked senior musicians to compose a theme song for the Olympic bid.
I'm so confident in them that I bet it won't take half a month. It will take the world by storm. We don't need to spend a penny, the world's major TV stations will broadcast MTV with the background of the Olympic bid propaganda film, and even rank on the major music charts in Western countries, is this also a cultural invasion for them? ”
Among the theme songs of the Olympic bid and the Olympic Games in recent years, the theme song of the Seoul Olympics "Hand in Hand" is the most classic, the best and the most widely sung. Olympic Committee President Samaranch has even considered making it the permanent anthem of the Games.
After composing "Hand in Hand", the Italian music maestro Mr. Morod composed a song "Italian Summer" for the 1990 World Cup, which was also very successful. So the Olympic Bidding Committee asked him to go out of the mountain and compose the theme song of BJ's Olympic bid "Good Luck BJ".
However, Good Luck BJ is nowhere near as popular internationally as Hand in Hand. It's okay to sing at home, but almost no one listens to it when you go abroad.
Vice Mayor Yang was stunned, and he couldn't believe that the charter dared to boast about this Haikou for a while.
Looking at everyone's incredulous looks, the charter smiled confidently: "Minister Yang, Vice Minister Qian, leaders of the Ministry of Culture, do you dare to make a bet with me, if I win, then please ask your Manager Li and Manager Wang to approve the document; If I lose, not only will I not be approved, but I will also receive a donation of 50 million yuan from the NB Science and Education Foundation to train talents in music. ”
Although he is not a musician, Minister Yang also knows that music creation is not scientific research, and the probability of a song becoming popular all over the world is even lower than winning the Nobel Prize in Literature. Besides, it has only been a few days since the establishment of the "Bidding Committee", and only slow work can produce detailed work, and how can the songs that are rushed out be so popular?
This is simply a gift of money to the Ministry of Culture, Minister Yang was happy, and blurted out without thinking about it: "A gentleman's word, the horse is difficult to chase, Mr. Zhang, when the time comes, don't say that I rely on the old and sell the old, and take advantage of you young people!" ”
Soul, blues and rock, Adele's famous "RollingintheDeep" is too popular. In contrast, Uncle Bird's "Gangnam Style" can only lift shoes for others. And it has such an inspirational flavor, change the lyrics slightly, and add the background of the Olympic bid in MTV, you can't think about it.
The music has been almost made in Hong Kong, and a dozen veteran musicians from the United States, Britain, Germany and Hong Kong are almost going crazy, making dozens of phone calls these days asking who the songwriter really is.
The charter is very confident in this, stretched out his right hand and smiled: "Minister Yang, then we will wait and see." ”
Vice Mayor Yang was happy, got up and said, "Mr. Zhang, can you let us listen to it first?" ”
"I'm sorry."
The charter let go of Minister Yang's hand, shook his head and smiled: "MTV is in production, and in order to achieve the best effect, the executive team commissioned three studios to shoot three films. We'll invite you to review it when the time comes. ”
Commissioner He didn't think he was joking, so he couldn't help but say, "Mr. Zhang." According to the plan of Manager Li and Manager Wang, the Michael Jackson BJ concert will be held at the end of this month or early September. You'll have to hurry. ”
"Don't worry, you won't make a mistake."
It was already half past five in the afternoon when the bigwigs of the Ministry of Culture were sent away.
Chen Lan was about to go to the restaurant to eat while watching the latest developments about the "Yinhe" incident, when Song Jia, the logistics director, suddenly chased after him with a stack of documents.
"Miss Chen, do you have time tomorrow at 8 a.m.?"
"Yes."
Song Jia opened the folder, drew a circle in the list of delegations, and immediately closed the folder and said with a smile: "Tomorrow at 8 o'clock in the morning, please go to room 3018 of Wuzhou Hotel on time." Designer volunteers from the headquarters will come and measure your body. ”
Chen Lan asked with a puzzled face: "Measure your body?" ”
"Well, you are going to Morocco, you have to participate in all kinds of public relations activities, of course, you can't do without dresses, Hong Kong Tenglong Clothing Co., Ltd. is the exclusive clothing partner of our 'Bidding Committee', they will design and customize four sets of dresses for all the members of the delegation."
Chen Lan slapped his forehead violently, and said regretfully: "My Director Song, why didn't you say it earlier?" I just spent two months' salary to go to Morocco. Hong Kong designers were specially invited to design two dresses, one Chinese and one Western. ”
"It's on the agenda, haven't you read it?"
The work of the Olympic Bidding Committee is too busy, how can he have time to look at the schedule of the Bidding Committee, Chen Lan sighed lightly. Shaking his head and smiling bitterly, "I forgot to see it." ”
"Then keep it for you to wear when you host the show in the future."
As she spoke, the charter strode over from the office area of the news group, and Song Jia gave her an apologetic smile. Trotted up and asked, "Zhang Gong, President Wu, President Daniel, President Henry, and President Weisen have sent dozens of faxes. Would you like to take a look? ”
"How can you have time to watch, you pick up the important ones and say it."
"Okay."
Song Jia pulled a chair. Put down the document and smiled: "From three o'clock yesterday afternoon Washington time to the present, the Baltic International Shipping Association, the International Maritime Commission, the International Shipping Union, the International Federation of Shipping, the P&I Association and other international shipping organizations have successively issued public statements on the 'Galaxy incident' or sent an open letter to the White House, calling on the US government to resolve the incident within the legal framework. ”
The charter greeted Chen Lan who came over with money, and said with a smile: "This shows that the membership fee was not paid in vain, and the work was not done in vain." ”
Song Jia smiled, and then reported: "Mr. Helmet, the president of Global Shipping, is very helpful, in addition to helping us speak in the major international shipping organizations, he also invited the presidents or vice presidents of the Greek Olympic Shipping Company, Denmark's Maersk, Nippon Yuk, American oil tankers, and Swiss Mediterranean Shipping to be interviewed by the media on this matter, and they almost unanimously pointed out that the so-called intelligence of the United States is simply full of loopholes, and called on the United States government not to do stupid things. ”
Half of the world's top 10 shipping companies speak for NB Electric, proving that the coping strategy formulated before is correct.
After all, what happened to NB Shipping will also happen to them in the future, and once the US government sets a precedent, it will have a profound impact on the entire shipping industry.
The charter nodded slightly, and asked curiously, "Did they put forward any constructive suggestions?" ”
"Yes," Song Jia glanced at the thick fax, looked up and smiled: "Like Mr. Wu, they believe that the shipping company has the obligation to cooperate with the investigation, but they can't bear the economic losses caused by it." It is proposed that the U.S. government, under the joint supervision of representatives of the International Shipping Organization, representatives of third countries, and the news media, carry out unpacking inspection after the 'Yinhe' docks at the port. ”
"This is a good proposal, although it will take a little longer, but it will not cause economic losses."
"But the U.S. government has been slow to respond."
Song Jia glanced back at the company's colleagues who were surrounding her, and continued with her eyebrows: "You may not believe it, after the incident, the stocks of NB Aviation, NB Electrician and NB Electric rose instead of falling, and the whole line was red!" At the close of trading on the Nasdaq yesterday, NB Airlines had risen to $25.9 per share. ”
A colleague from the planning department laughed and said, "American investors are so shrewd that they realize that the U.S. government is helping us advertise." ”
"Not only American stockholders, but even the former CEO of the United States CE claimed in an interview with the media that the White House should do something serious and not waste taxpayers' money to advertise NB Electric."
Large American companies see it very clearly. The charter was happy, and couldn't help but smile and ask, "What else is the news?" ”
"There's a lot of news. It's almost all cynicism, someone writes to the White House. Ask President Clinton if he plans to award you another U.S. Presidential Medal of Freedom; The dean of Harvard Law School has even claimed that the reason for this has a lot to do with the fact that Mr. President has so far failed to nominate a Attorney General. ”
The one in front was easy to understand, but the one in the back Chen Lan couldn't understand, and asked curiously: "Director Song, what does this have to do with nominating the Minister of Justice?" ”
"Of course it does."
Without waiting for Song Jia to speak, the charter patiently explained: "Mr. Dean is mocking President Clinton's employment policy and the Clinton administration's ignorance of the law. Because since Clinton took office to the present, he has nominated two candidates for attorney general. They were all rejected by the Senate.
The first candidate for attorney general was found by Congress to have illegally employed an illegal immigrant without a legal work permit, and during the employment period, as the employer who hired the illegal immigrant, he did not pay the tax that the employer should have paid in accordance with the law. This means that the president's nomination for attorney general is doubly illegal!
What could be more ridiculous than the attorney general breaking the law? At that time, public opinion was in an uproar, which became a big news, and various follow-up reports came out one after another. Although he felt that he had lost face, Clinton had no right to prevent Congress from making the results of the investigation public, and he could only regroup by changing the nominee in private. Launch of a second nominee for Attorney General.
However, unexpectedly, the second nomination was reviewed by Congress and found that there was also a small Mexican nanny at home, and there was no legal work permit. ”
Look at her sudden realization. The charter adds: "The U.S. State Department's requirements for the Galaxy to return to its voyage or to stop it for inspection are also strictly speaking contrary to public international law." That's why the dean of Harvard Law School says so. ”
Chen Lan sighed: "Mr. Zhang, I didn't expect so many American people to support you. ”
"It's not supporting me. Rather, we act the way the international community does and integrate into the international community. ”
See the statute towards yourself. Song Jia continued: "The CNN news anchor is the funniest of all, commenting on the suggestion that CIA Director James Woolsey forget about the 'Galaxy' and give Congress a few days off, as well as a few days off for himself. ”
The humor of the Americans is really incomprehensible, Chen Lan showed a puzzled expression again, and said with a smile: "CIA Director Woolsey was the first to speak, but his personal ability and leadership are really flattering, coupled with the impact of his reduction plan, the CIA not only did not move forward according to his plan, but also the inherent shortcomings were fully exposed at once: the agency was bloated, inefficient, and demoralized, and he was often called by Congress to be questioned and participate in hearings criticizing him.
You can't believe it, Congress only meets for 195 days a year, but after he officially took office, he went to Capitol Hill to attend more than 200 hearings, an average of once a day, and he is recognized as an "incompetent" government official in the United States. ”
Chen Lan pondered for a moment, then asked again and again: "Mr. Zhang, so the 'Yinhe' can sail to Kuwait smoothly?" ”
"Quite the opposite."
"Because we have already had such an experience before, because the new US administration has not yet entered the role, there are many jokes, and the public has all kinds of dissatisfaction with the government itself. At the same time, there are so many coincidences that they are so intriguing that the incident has turned into an entertaining media, all waiting to see the jokes of the White House.
This is a serious challenge to the Clinton administration, and if it loses any more points in handling the 'Galaxy' issue, it will lose the public's trust in this administration. And they have all come to this point, and if they are forced to retreat under the pressure of public opinion, they will become the laughing stock of the whole world like Rep. Cox.
Despite all the goodwill of NB Electric, Mr. Wu and President Henry of the American Company even went to the U.S. Consulate in Hong Kong to seek a solution from the U.S. Department of State, but they couldn't just end there. can only go one way to the dark, regard the information full of loopholes as a life-saving straw, and fantasize about the perfect closure in a way that everyone gets the stolen goods. ”
A colleague asked with an incredulous face: "Mr. Zhang, the whole world knows that the so-called intelligence is full of loopholes, and there can't be prohibited chemicals on board, they can't be so stupid, right?" ”
Later, foreign media have analyzed the "Galaxy incident" a lot, and one of the most credible is that the CIA was deceived by a Chinese who fabricated false information in order to obtain a bonus, which eventually led to the resignation of the deputy director of the CIA.
The charter sighed secretly and said lightly: "Maybe they are not untargeted, they do have intelligence sources, but the information is fake, and they are convinced of it." ”
"So what do we do?"
"Do what you have to do, I believe Wu will always handle it."
A female colleague asked worriedly, "Zhang Gong, will they really open fire?" ”
The charter waved his hand, and said with a confident smile: "It's not that you don't know that after the company took over Guangdu Ocean, the management structure and personnel have been adjusted, and most of the previous crew members were trained in Hong Kong, and there is now a German first mate on the 'Galaxy', a British second officer, 16 crew members from Ireland, India, Malaysia and other countries, as well as goods from Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Singapore, and other eight countries and regions. ”
"Mr. Zhang, I don't understand, since there was an oolong incident last year, and this matter involved NB Electric, as long as you think about it, you can realize the risks, why do they risk the world's condemnation to make accusations?"
"There's nothing strange about this, didn't I just say it, the director of the CIA is called to Congress almost every day to criticize, how can he not want to fight a turnaround? If the 'Galaxy' really has banned chemicals, it can not only achieve the purpose of targeting China, but also knock down NB Electric by the way, killing two birds with one stone, why not? ”
The charter thought for a while, and then said: "In fact, the company's relationship with the Clinton administration is still good, and the reason why he was able to enter the White House is largely due to last year's oolong incident." So he probably didn't know in advance, and when he knew that it was too late, he had to keep silent and let the State Department jump up and down. ”
Thinking that the incident broke out until now, the White House has not spoken out, and a colleague nodded: "This also leaves a room for maneuver in the handling of the incident, Zhang Gong, maybe in a few days he will invite you to the White House as a guest like the previous president." ”
Charter patted him on the arm and laughed, "If you invite me to go, I'll go, when are we?" Okay, it's time to eat, it's time to rest, it's time to rest, there's a lot of work waiting for us. (To be continued......)